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Blundstone Work Series 990

4.4 270 ratings

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$199.99 $226.49 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

Size Chart

US Chelsea Boot

Brand Size	US	UK	Europe
4	4	3	35.5
4.5	4.5	3.5	36
5	5	4	37
5.5	5.5	4.5	37.5
6	6	5	38
6.5	6.5	5.5	38.5
7	7	6	39
7.5	7.5	6.5	40
8	8	7	41
8.5	8.5	7.5	41.5
9	9	8	42
9.5	9.5	8.5	42.5
10	10	9	43
10.5	10.5	9.5	43.5
11	11	10	44
11.5	11.5	10.5	45
12	12	11	46
13	13	12	47
14	14	13	48

Product details

Fabric type

90% Leather, 10% Synthetic

Origin

Imported

Sole material

Synthetic

Shaft height

5 Inches

About this item

Water resistant upper leather

Twin side elastic gore panels

TPU toe overlay

Steel toe

ASTM F2413-18 M/ I/ C EH compliant

Product details

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3 x 8 x 10 inches; 1.7 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ BL990
Department ‏ : ‎ mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 22, 2013
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Blundstone
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BXLVH0C

Customer Reviews:
4.4 270 ratings

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Blundstone has been making sturdy and unique boots in Tasmania, Australia, since 1870. The family-owned company has maintained the quality, integrity and authenticity of their products for over 130 years. Blundstone boots are no-nonsense, go-anywhere, do-anything legends. Their durability is phenomenal. In these days of disposability, it's reassuring to know that with proper care, it's not uncommon for your Blundstone's to last for years.

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4.4 out of 5

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Customers like the quality, comfort, and style of the boot. For example, they mention it's well made, has plenty of ankle support, and has the best looks out of all the work boots. Some appreciate the ease of installation. That said, opinions are mixed on fit, break in time, and weight.

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64 customers mention59 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the boot. They mention that it's well-made, durable, and worth the trade-off for the durability and shock absorption. Some say that the boots are the longest-lasting work boots they have ever purchased and that they hold up well against log falls.

"These boots are great, strong, slightly stiff and very comfortable in the souls. Takes a little to break in but thats most boots...." Read more

"...These have held up well against log falls when wood cutting, and the tread is much more aggressive and improved for walking slopes in the forest..." Read more

"...These are a little more expensive, but they are worth every penny. They are so comfortable!..." Read more

"...Lastly, they have a lot better sole than the redbacks and more traction...." Read more

55 customers mention47 positive8 negative

Customers like the comfort of the boot. They say it feels very cushy, has lots of arch support, and their feet never hurt. The stock insole is very supportive and comfortable, and the tread looks like it will wear. They also say the boots fit very well and do not need to be broken in straight out of the box.

"These boots are great, strong, slightly stiff and very comfortable in the souls. Takes a little to break in but thats most boots...." Read more

"...this model as a replacement and they are just as comfortable in terms of the foot bed. But the steel toe really adds weight...." Read more

"...They are so comfortable! When I first put them on when they came, I thought they felt way too loose because of the lack of laces...." Read more

"...I do love these boots they are super comfy and offer toe protection as I am a welder...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers like the style of the boots. They mention that they have the best looks out of all the work boots, and that the look fits well into business meetings or on the job site.

"...They are comfortable, stylish and incredibly functional. I am super hard on boots. Every other boot I’ve bought lasted 6-8 months...." Read more

"...These shoes are incredibly durable, very comfortable, protective, and...stylish...." Read more

"...These look great, slip on easy and stay on in varying conditions...." Read more

"...boots for a few years now, wear them 5 days a week and they look as good as new...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the installation of the boot to be easy. They mention that the boots are easy to slip on and remove, with great toe protection. Some say that the boot is heavy for walking distance. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of installation.

"...improved traction, great toe protection, love the slip-on, but heavy for walking distance." Read more

"...They slip on easy, they slip off easy. The side of the ankles are an elastic material so it stretches as needed to assist in removal...." Read more

"...These look great, slip on easy and stay on in varying conditions...." Read more

"These are perfect slip on safety toe work boots. I will never get another lace up work boot again. Quick, convenient, comfortable." Read more

28 customers mention16 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the boot. Some find it easy to slip on, while others say that it fits smaller than other models. The width is greater than expected, and some customers say that the boot runs a little wide.

"...I wear a 9.5 or 10 in vans, I ordered a 8.5 in these boots and they fit correct." Read more

"...What I got was a size bigger than last time. They sent me a 10 and I am a 9 in UK/AU sizing...." Read more

"...All i can say is WOW!!! They fit FAR better than the Redbacks ever did, They have plenty of ankle support which helps give you that "boot..." Read more

"...That being said the width is greater than I expected - even if you size down. I sized down a half size, and it’s still a bit wide...." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the break in time of the boot. Some mention that it has zero break in period, while others say that it takes a little to break in.

"...the 5.11 were incredibly comfortable out of the box, little to no break-in required!..." Read more

"...Takes a little to break in but thats most boots. Im an electrician and these have been the perfect boots for me while working in most job sites...." Read more

"Boot is very comfortable. Break in time is almost non existent...." Read more

"Pretty much zero break in time. Super comfortable...." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the boot. Some mention it's very light weight, while others say it'll break-in. The steel toe really adds weight.

"...Exceptional durability . Lightweight ...." Read more

"...traction, great toe protection, love the slip-on, but heavy for walking distance." Read more

"These boots are great. Surprisingly light, very comfortable...." Read more

"...long but so far they feel very cush, lots of arch support, and just the right weight." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the toe shape of the boot. They mention that the steel toe pinches, the toenails are getting the occasional contusion, and the toy box is too short.

"...But the toes were getting the occasional contusion... so I purchased this model as a replacement and they are just as comfortable in terms of the..." Read more

"...These boots are indestructable but man they will destroy your feet. Unless you want to walk like the Frankenstein monster, then maybe." Read more

"The toe box pinches a little bit, but feels fine once broken in. That being said the width is greater than I expected - even if you size down...." Read more

"Terrible, I returned these because the steel toe pinches, then a few weeks later they show back up stating they can't be returned...." Read more

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Andrew Lopez

Great work boots and slightly stylish

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022

Size: 8.5Color: BlackVerified Purchase

These boots are great, strong, slightly stiff and very comfortable in the souls. Takes a little to break in but thats most boots. Im an electrician and these have been the perfect boots for me while working in most job sites. If you do alot of roof climbing these might not be the best choice. All in all I recommend. Just remember they are sized Australian so order a size smaller. I wear a 9.5 or 10 in vans, I ordered a 8.5 in these boots and they fit correct.

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High In The Rockies

Great All Around Work Boot

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016

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This is my second pair of Blunnies. My first pair lasted nearly ten years, they were the classic type (Model 500? 550?). I wore them all day at work at a hospital job, on my feet, as well as daily at our stables, doing farm work. The only trouble was the occasional tool, log, hoof, landing on my foot. They were great in shallow mud, snow, and wet grass. I liked having one shoe for everything, just get up in the morning and slip 'em on. But the toes were getting the occasional contusion... so I purchased this model as a replacement and they are just as comfortable in terms of the foot bed. But the steel toe really adds weight. They are still my daily shoe at home, unless I intend to do longer walks, in which case they are too heavy for lots of walking at the hospital. I did wear them on a recent trip to see family back home in Indiana, and they were great as we didn't walk a lot. These have held up well against log falls when wood cutting, and the tread is much more aggressive and improved for walking slopes in the forest compared to my prior Blunnies. In conclusion, same great comfy footbed, slightly looser feel (because the toe box is bigger?), improved traction, great toe protection, love the slip-on, but heavy for walking distance.

3 people found this helpful

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Abby

Great work boots, expensive but worth it.

Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2023

Size: 11 Women/9.5 MenColor: BlackVerified Purchase

My husband has been wearing them for 4 years. I buy him a pair every Black Friday. It runs half a size big.

One person found this helpful

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kparrent

So comfortable! Blow my Bates boots away

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015

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I'm in fire and EMS so I wear these in 12-24 hour increments at a minimum. For years, I have been wearing Bates side zipper boots thinking they were the best out there. Boy was I wrong. These are a little more expensive, but they are worth every penny. They are so comfortable! When I first put them on when they came, I thought they felt way too loose because of the lack of laces. After about 10 minutes, my mind was changed and I have loved them ever since. They slip on easy, they slip off easy. The side of the ankles are an elastic material so it stretches as needed to assist in removal. There are also finger holes on the front and back of the boot so you have something to grab on to. With my Bates, the steel toes would always get dinged up so quickly. These have a toe similar to my structural fire boot and only show a few minor dings after months of use. The few dings are more of scuffs as opposed to the steel which would show in the Bates. The comfort level is also incomparable.

4 people found this helpful

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Fredrick Punch

not sure what is going on

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2018

Size: 11Color: BlackVerified Purchase

I hit the reorder tab as I had ordered these same boots a year or so ago. What I got was a size bigger than last time. They sent me a 10 and I am a 9 in UK/AU sizing. Also very confused what the difference is between the X-foot rubber and the Work 990. The return process was also confusing. I ended up just sending them UPS through our work account After committing to $6 for UPS to show up. The label they sent me to print out was not complete.

I do love these boots they are super comfy and offer toe protection as I am a welder. I am getting a new pair because my wife says they stink and doesnt want them around the house anymore. Ha! Ha! At this point I guess I will reorder the boots manually to insure that I get the size that I ordered and will get the Work 990.

Remember to order a size smaller than your US sizing. I am a 10 US and A 9 AU/UK

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Cameron W.

Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2016

Verified Purchase

I have been a Firefighter for 4 years, I have worn the Redback slip ons and preferred my Pro warrington zip ups instead because of the support and the "boot feel" over the Redbacks. I Loved the idea of the Redbacks because I wanted a true slip on duty boot but always hated how loose and floppy they felt. I had seen the Blundstones and loved the fact they had a Toe Cap and decided it was worth it to try (VERY GLAD I DID). All i can say is WOW!!! They fit FAR better than the Redbacks ever did, They have plenty of ankle support which helps give you that "boot feel", and the Elastic at the opening feels stronger than that of the Redbacks. Lastly, they have a lot better sole than the redbacks and more traction. I would HIGHLY recommend them to any firefighter or any tradesman for that matter looking for a high quality comfortable boot.

17 people found this helpful

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Roger Ramjet

Really uncomfortable

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2018

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Way too heavy, and never break-in. These boots are indestructable but man they will destroy your feet. Unless you want to walk like the Frankenstein monster, then maybe.

2 people found this helpful

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Kamaal Greene

The best boots I have ever owned…

Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2022

Size: 12 Women/12 MenColor: BlackVerified Purchase

These are absolutely the best boots I have ever bought. As a fireman I work 24-36 hours at a time.. I wears these boots everyday and I can believe how comfortable these are. They are comfortable, stylish and incredibly functional. I am super hard on boots. Every other boot I’ve bought lasted 6-8 months. These have lasted me about a year so far and they still look good and take a shine.

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Olga

Gutes Preis-Leitungsverhältnis

Reviewed in Germany on August 24, 2018

Verified Purchase

einfach gute Schuhe.
Sowohl modisch (zum Minirock, oben rum chick, ein super Bruch), als auch als Arbeitsschuhe unkaputtbar.
Es lohnt sich aber, sie ab und an zu pflegen.

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